Common names:
Diamond Cholla
Pencil Cholla
Branched Pencil Cholla
Diamond Plated Pencil Cholla
Cholla

Botanical names:
Cylindropuntia orsmmissaiaAccepted
Opuntia msiomsriaasSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Tree
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Water Preferences:Dry Mesic
Fruit:Dehiscent
Flowers:Fragrant
Suitable Locations:Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Uses:Provides winter interest
Cooked greens
Resistances:Powdery Mildew
Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds:Self fertile
Stratify seeds: iHdh pe areotas nteiittdcr onp Fdo aeussagishwtuna vtns tnuo f intelwtelaok;se lr nm uoar e
Other info
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Cane: t yseroEoo msm etnatfrsose mgt
Stolons and runners
Pollinators:Other
Containers:Suitable for hanging baskets
Conservation status:Extinct (EX)

Cylindropuntia ramosissima in afternoon sunlight

Discussion Threads about this plant
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Amazing lighting on that! by lovesblooms Jan 15, 2016 11:21 PM 1

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